Kolkata: Immerse Yourself in Rich Bengali Flavours on an Evening Kolkata Food Tour with Tastings
Taste your way through the winding alleys of vintage Kolkata – The City of Joy – on an immersive food walking tour. Begin your foodie experience from the centrally-located Esplanade at sundown before heading north to discover some of the erstwhile colonial capital city’s finest eats. Tease your palate with mouthwatering street food delicacies that may include pani puri, deep-fried prawn cutlets or the mildly spicy flavours of a slow-cooked mutton curry. Led by an expert host, learn all about the city’s cultural side before concluding your tour in the old book district of College Street.
Inclusions
- Valid for one child (3–12) or one adult (13+)
- Four-hour small group walking tour through the streets of Kolkata
- Licensed guide with expert commentary
- Local transport like subway, bus, train and rickshaw
- 14 tastings (may include pani puri, mutton kosha, sherbet soda and more)
- Bottled water and local drinks
- Available every day: Departs 5pm; returns 9pm (approximately)
- Meeting point: Esplanade Metro Station Main Entrance (Gate 4), Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Esplanade, Kolkata, 700013
- Bookings valid to 31 December 2025
- Note: Tastings are subject to change. Images and descriptions are provided as examples only
Pricing & availability
Kolkata
Things to know
- After you have made your booking request, a confirmation email will be automatically sent to your nominated email address. Please note this is NOT a final confirmation, as your desired date may not be available
- Please note: A Chef’s Tour will be in contact within 1–3 business days to confirm your booking and arrange a time with you directly
Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.
- From 2 days before your chosen date, onwards - Non-refundable
- Up to 7 days after purchase (and at least 2 days before your chosen date) - 100%
- Cancellations made more than 48 hours before departure date: no cancellation fees apply
- Cancellations within 48 hours of departure date, late arrivals and no-shows: 100% cancellation fee applies
Changes to Booking
48 hours’ notice is required to change a booking you have made
- Please ensure to wear comfortable walking shoes, dress appropriately for the weather and bring an umbrella
- Bring any necessary medication such as an epipen for your allergies
Every day
Availability:
- Available every day: Departs 5pm; returns 9pm (approximately)
- Not valid: Blackout dates apply including 24–26 November; 24–26 & 31 December 2024; 1–2 January 2025; 3 February 2025
- Bookings valid to 31 December 2025
- Meeting point: Esplanade Metro Station Main Entrance (Gate 4), Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Esplanade, Kolkata, 700013. Your guide will be wearing A Chef’s Tour t-shirt. See Google Maps link here
- End point: The tour concludes back at the start point at Esplanade Metro. Your guide can help you find a taxi back to your hotel if you wish
- Please ensure you are at your meeting location no later than the scheduled departure time. Late arrivals and no-shows voids offer
Important:
- Exclusions: Hotel transfers, additional food and drinks, and gratuities are not included
- Note: Tastings are subject to change. Images and descriptions are provided as examples only
- Guests with dietary restrictions may be able to participate in this experience – please see below:
- Pescatarian: Suitable, however, guests may have to skip some dishes
- Vegetarian and vegan: Not suitable
- Lactose free: Not suitable
- Gluten free: Suitable, however, several dishes include small amounts of gluten or soy sauce
- The nature of street food means that it cannot be 100% guaranteed that traces of allergens won’t be found in dishes. Please ensure to bring any necessary medication such as an epipen for your allergies
- This tour is conducted in English
- Please allow up to four hours for this experience, including travel time
- Please note, this is a walking tour where the pace is moderate, the terrain flat and there are plenty of rest (eating) stops along the way
Terms & Conditions:
- Child rate applies for children aged 3–12. Children aged 2 and under are considered to be infants and are free of charge but are still required to be listed when booking and no tastings are included. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult/guardian aged 18+
- Minimum numbers apply for this tour. Should the minimum numbers not be met, your tour may be rescheduled or a full refund offered
- Itinerary is subject to change depending on availability, weather and road conditions
- A Chef’s Tour cannot be held accountable for any tour cancellations or changes caused by weather conditions, road hazards, vehicle malfunctions, or other unexpected circumstances that may impede the scheduled tour
Please Note:
- Bookings for this offer are limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer
- Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused portions will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date
Important:
- The destination you are travelling to may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your visit
- We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website
A Chef’s Tour
A Chef’s Tour offers food tours in Asia and Latin America that create and curate chef-quality level food experiences. Their tours offer unique culinary experiences and are led by teams from different cultural backgrounds who all share a passion for food and providing amazing dining experiences.